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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,073.15, 4,242.62 and 1,878.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,073.15, 4,242.62 and 1,878.42 is: 2,593.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,073.15 : 4,242.62 = 1,878.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,073.15/4,242.62 = 1,878.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,073.15x = 4,242.62 × 1,878.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,073.15x = 7,969,393.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,969,393.86/3,073.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,593.23

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